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Veteran Jurickson Profar, 31, who signed a one-year, $1 million contract after the start of spring training in February, was supposed to be just an insurance policy. He instead became the team’s MVP in the first half and finished the season hitting .280 a career-high 24 homers and 85 RBI.

The MLB Playoffs Wild Card round ended quickly for 3-of-4 teams with the Tigers, Royals and Padres all advancing to the AL and NL Divisional Series following 2-0 series sweeps. The Guardians, Yankees,